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Howth Lifeboat Station

Howth Lifeboat Station

For nearly 190 years an all-weather lifeboat has launched into Dublin Bay from Howth and the crews have been honoured with 20 awards for gallantry. Today the station operates both a Trent class lifeboat and an inshore D class lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Howth Lifeboat Station

7.51pm 10 April 2025
7.50pm 10 April 2025
7.09pm 10 April 2025
3.35pm 10 April 2025
3.51pm 27 March 2025
4.57pm 22 March 2025
10.22am 16 March 2025
2.58pm 9 March 2025
11.13am 1 March 2025
4.46pm 23 February 2025
7.59am 8 February 2025
9.45pm 26 January 2025
1.11pm 20 January 2025
1.04pm 20 January 2025
3.23pm 17 January 2025
5.18pm 16 January 2025
11.01am 20 December 2024
6.10am 20 December 2024
7.38pm 11 November 2024
2.07pm 22 October 2024

Today's weather

9°C Rain
Min: 3°C Max: 9°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Howth Lifeboat Station
Howth Harbour
Middle Pier
Co. Dublin

Station phone number

018 393 311

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access

Visiting times

Generally 10am–4pm daily

Visitor contact

Ian Sheridan - appointment only

Visitor contact phone number

018 393 311

News and media from Howth Lifeboat Station

Howth RNLI crew member preparing to board yacht in difficulty in the Irish Sea.
Article Lifeboats
Howth RNLI rescue two people on board yacht in difficulty off north Dublin coast
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Howth RNLI
Article Rescue
Howth RNLI rescue person stranded at cliffs overnight
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Howth RNLI
Article Sea safety
Howth RNLI urge those visiting the coast to stay safe following five rescues
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